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The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related, public research university located in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. Originally founded in 1787 as Pittsburgh Academy in the Western Pennsylvania frontier, Pitt is the oldest continuously chartered school west of the Allegheny Mountains. Today, Pitt encompasses 16 Pittsburgh-based colleges and schools and four regional campuses, offering 110 baccalaureate programs and 145 master’s programs, as well as a special honors college. The school boasts a whopping 92% retention rate. Outside of class, Pitt students can join more than 600 clubs and organizations, rush 38 fraternities and sororities, attend free museum exhibitions and performances through Pitt Arts, or enjoy all the attractions of downtown Pittsburgh. The Pitt Panthers field 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams. More »

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Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2015 and returned in fall 2016.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2008 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

Complete Tuition Data

In-State Tuition

$18,192

Out of State Tuition

$28,958

Books and Supplies

$762

Living Expenses

Room and Board

Other Expenses

On Campus

$10,900

$1,842

Off Campus

$10,900

$1,842

Off Campus With Family

$1,842

N/A

Total Cost

In-State

Out-of-State

On Campus

$31,696

$42,462

Off Campus

$31,696

$42,462

Off Campus With Family

$20,796

$31,562

Tuition data refer to estimated expenses for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students for the year 2016-2017, unless otherwise noted. The figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2016-2017. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The category "any grant" includes federal, state and local government grants and institutional grants.

Grants provided by federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education, including Title IV Pell Grants and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG). Also includes need-based and merit-based educational assistance funds and training vouchers provided from other federal agencies and/or federally-sponsored educational benefits programs, including the Veteran's Administration, Department of Labor, and other federal agencies.

Other federal grants: Federal monies awarded to the institution under federal government student aid programs, such as Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), DHHS training grants (aid portion only), State Student Incentive Grants (SSIG), and other federal student aid programs. Pell grants are not included in this classification.

Complete Admissions Data

Undergraduate Application Fee

$45

Applications

Number of Applicants

Percent Admitted

Percent Admitted Who Enrolled

Total

30,626

54%

24%

Male

14,442

53%

25%

Female

16,184

54%

24%

SAT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting SAT

85%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

1,180

580

600

570

75th Percentile

1,350

660

690

670

ACT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting ACT

47%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

26

26

27

8

75th Percentile

31

32

33

9

Admissions data refer to students applying to enter in fall 2015. Application fee data refer to those fees charged to students applying for admission in fall 2015.

The unduplicated headcount of varsity athletics participants divided by the total undergraduate population, multiplied by 100.

Including expenses not allocated by gender/sport.

Including revenues not allocated by gender/sport.

Total FTE (full-time equivalent) undergraduate students divided by total FTE instructional staff not teaching in graduate or professional programs.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2008 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2016-2017. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.